Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing

• Identify, quantify, compare, and execute production process improvements to drive safety and ergonomics, quality (first pass yield), availability (uptime), performance (cycle time variability), capital utilization, and demand attainment
• Work cross functionally to develop and implement best practices for assembly and standard work instructions
• Identify, propose, manage, and monitor manufacturing improvements
• Use predetermined time standard methods to analyze and optimize current and future planned manufacturing processes
• Create and implement tools to audit efficiency and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Define and manage operational metrics for current and future production systems
• Create, benchmark, and maintain headcount plans
• Calculate, propose, and implement new methods and processes for existing production systems
• Manage and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans to all relevant levels and functions in the factory
• Create and maintain Value Stream Maps and cycle line layouts

• 5 years' experience in Manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• 5 years' experience in continuous improvement activities and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• High level of creativity in finding solutions where no template exists
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Innate ability to understand new processes and systems quickly, with high attention to detail
• Advanced-level MS Office skills (primarily Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Experience with industry-standard problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, ATS), preventive and autonomous maintenance concepts, time/motion study analysis (MODAPTS preferred), continuous improvement (6 sigma techniques, lean manufacturing), and change management
• Experience in shop floor capacity planning based on time study analysis techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication for effective reporting to management, production, and senior leadership
• New product launch experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of proper ergonomics and safety standards in the automotive industry (preferred)

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

$72,000 - $252,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.